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Turner Street: Where the Monsters in the Closet are Real
"R.S. Veira scores big with collection of short stories." - Amazon Reviewer
What if the monsters we thought were lurking under our beds and in our closets were real after all? For us, the answer to that question can be found in our nightmares, but for the children of Turner Street, it’s their reality. Monsters, demons, beasts of the night, or whatever you wish to call them, feast on these adolescents like cattle raised for slaughter.
The Invisible World Protective Service (IWPS), the agency tasked to protect the children of the world, has been overwhelmed by Turner Street’s unusually high level of supernatural activity. With resources spread thin, drastic measures have been taken. They have been forced to recruit “anomalies,” children with unique abilities.
A motley crew has been assembled. The team—a teddy bear, a boy and his pet lion, a set of psychic fraternal twins, and a time traveler—have been saddled with the task of putting an end to the supernatural disturbances on Turner Street. Their success or failure will not only determine the fate of their suburban homes but of their world.
This collection of stories is their legacy.
Welcome to Turner Street…
*******Praise for Turner Where the Monsters in the Closet are Real*******
"An unexpected read that turned out to be amazing!
Overall this book was fantastic. I loved the world and how the story was told. It has lots of creepy moments and some gross ones but honestly the book just has a great story. I loved the idea and can't wait to read the next one." - Michelle, 4.5/5 Star Review, Becausereading.com
What if the monsters we thought were lurking under our beds and in our closets were real after all? For us, the answer to that question can be found in our nightmares, but for the children of Turner Street, it’s their reality. Monsters, demons, beasts of the night, or whatever you wish to call them, feast on these adolescents like cattle raised for slaughter.
The Invisible World Protective Service (IWPS), the agency tasked to protect the children of the world, has been overwhelmed by Turner Street’s unusually high level of supernatural activity. With resources spread thin, drastic measures have been taken. They have been forced to recruit “anomalies,” children with unique abilities.
A motley crew has been assembled. The team—a teddy bear, a boy and his pet lion, a set of psychic fraternal twins, and a time traveler—have been saddled with the task of putting an end to the supernatural disturbances on Turner Street. Their success or failure will not only determine the fate of their suburban homes but of their world.
This collection of stories is their legacy.
Welcome to Turner Street…
*******Praise for Turner Where the Monsters in the Closet are Real*******
"An unexpected read that turned out to be amazing!
Overall this book was fantastic. I loved the world and how the story was told. It has lots of creepy moments and some gross ones but honestly the book just has a great story. I loved the idea and can't wait to read the next one." - Michelle, 4.5/5 Star Review, Becausereading.com
66 pages, ebook
Published March 18, 2016
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R.S. Veira
6 books2 followersR.S. Veira is an author, director, orator, and dreamer. He is currently writing, directing, speaking, and dreaming at Dream With Me Productions in Los Angeles, California. To learn more about R.S. Veira and his writing, visit him at Rsveira.com.
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March 23, 2017
First Impression:
I thought this sounds so interesting. The name really caught my interested. I was looking for something quick to read but I wasn't expecting how awesome this book turned out and I plan to read the rest of the series very soon. Another kindle unlimited pick that makes it totally worth it. :)
The Story & Character:
The events of this story take place on one street Turner Street. Remind me not to move there.
Secret agency the IWPS Invisible World Protection Service. They are sent to protect the kids from monsters.
The story is told in stories, each one is about a different character, you get about 9 POVs, I know I am missing one or two, maybe. Each story links with another story. It is so awesomely done. I loved it.
The main kids Lucius, Aron, Sam and Jamie each have a unique ability that is needed to help defeat the end evil.
This story was so interesting. I never read anything like it, I am so glad I found this book and can't wait to read the next one. I am really interested in finding out what happened to...well I can't really say but I am really eager to find out how the story progresses in the next one. I really felt like it had a lot more to tell.
I thought the characters build was very good since each story is about that one character and you get a feel for the street, I can picture any normal suburban street.
It has a lot of creepy moments and gory. So I would be mindful when suggesting who this book is good for. I would say more Teen, YA and Adult. This is NOT a book for younger kids who get scared easily.
Final Thoughts:
Overall this book was fantastic. I loved the world and how the story was told. It has lots of creepy moments and some gross ones but honestly the book just has a great story. I loved the idea and can't wait to read the next one.
I thought this sounds so interesting. The name really caught my interested. I was looking for something quick to read but I wasn't expecting how awesome this book turned out and I plan to read the rest of the series very soon. Another kindle unlimited pick that makes it totally worth it. :)
The Story & Character:
The events of this story take place on one street Turner Street. Remind me not to move there.
Secret agency the IWPS Invisible World Protection Service. They are sent to protect the kids from monsters.
The story is told in stories, each one is about a different character, you get about 9 POVs, I know I am missing one or two, maybe. Each story links with another story. It is so awesomely done. I loved it.
The main kids Lucius, Aron, Sam and Jamie each have a unique ability that is needed to help defeat the end evil.
This story was so interesting. I never read anything like it, I am so glad I found this book and can't wait to read the next one. I am really interested in finding out what happened to...well I can't really say but I am really eager to find out how the story progresses in the next one. I really felt like it had a lot more to tell.
I thought the characters build was very good since each story is about that one character and you get a feel for the street, I can picture any normal suburban street.
It has a lot of creepy moments and gory. So I would be mindful when suggesting who this book is good for. I would say more Teen, YA and Adult. This is NOT a book for younger kids who get scared easily.
Final Thoughts:
Overall this book was fantastic. I loved the world and how the story was told. It has lots of creepy moments and some gross ones but honestly the book just has a great story. I loved the idea and can't wait to read the next one.
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August 21, 2017
Loved this. Great premise and interesting all around. Great story!
July 21, 2024
This is a scary and imaginative book. Don't read it late at night.
People, especially children are disappearing from Turner Street. Agents from the IWPS and clean-up crew have been sent to remedy the situation,but we're too late so children with special powers have now been recruited to save everyone if they can.
People, especially children are disappearing from Turner Street. Agents from the IWPS and clean-up crew have been sent to remedy the situation,but we're too late so children with special powers have now been recruited to save everyone if they can.
June 23, 2017
Good book
While the author calls it a collection of short stories the book actually makes a complete novel on its own. The plot is well thought out and moves quickly. I will be reading the next book in the series soon.☺
While the author calls it a collection of short stories the book actually makes a complete novel on its own. The plot is well thought out and moves quickly. I will be reading the next book in the series soon.☺
December 8, 2021
Things that go bump in the night and the monsters the haunt childhood dreams become a strange reality in R.S. Veira’s Turner Street: Where the Monsters in the Closet are Real.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
In the homes on Turner Street, the monsters that many children have nightmares about are very real and it’s the responsibility of the Invisible World Protective Services (IWPS) to keep these monsters in check and the children safe. But the sheer amount of activity taking place on Turner Street has driven IWPS to drastic measures, namely recruiting children with unique abilities, which they call anomalies, to assist with their secret efforts. An agent in the form of a teddy bear, a set of psychic twins, a time traveler, and a boy with a pet lion are those responsible for the safety of Turner Street, and possibly even that of the world.
Told through interconnected short stories, the larger narrative unfolded with pieces of information falling into place within another story, forging a stronger link between them and getting readers invested in the tales. The premise was interesting and offered a view into a world and characters with a lot of potential as it explored a variety of characters and their respective unique abilities and strengths. While the stories work well together, as well as on their own (for the most part) and appear to be part of an even larger series of narratives, there’s some underdeveloped characters and scenarios that leave too much unresolved or addressed to be entirely satisfying within this collection. There’s fun a child-like element to these stories and the tools employed in battles, though it’s certainly not aimed for a child audience given the level of gory detail in some scenes; instead it’s an intriguing look back on child-like wonder and imagination.
Overall, I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
In the homes on Turner Street, the monsters that many children have nightmares about are very real and it’s the responsibility of the Invisible World Protective Services (IWPS) to keep these monsters in check and the children safe. But the sheer amount of activity taking place on Turner Street has driven IWPS to drastic measures, namely recruiting children with unique abilities, which they call anomalies, to assist with their secret efforts. An agent in the form of a teddy bear, a set of psychic twins, a time traveler, and a boy with a pet lion are those responsible for the safety of Turner Street, and possibly even that of the world.
Told through interconnected short stories, the larger narrative unfolded with pieces of information falling into place within another story, forging a stronger link between them and getting readers invested in the tales. The premise was interesting and offered a view into a world and characters with a lot of potential as it explored a variety of characters and their respective unique abilities and strengths. While the stories work well together, as well as on their own (for the most part) and appear to be part of an even larger series of narratives, there’s some underdeveloped characters and scenarios that leave too much unresolved or addressed to be entirely satisfying within this collection. There’s fun a child-like element to these stories and the tools employed in battles, though it’s certainly not aimed for a child audience given the level of gory detail in some scenes; instead it’s an intriguing look back on child-like wonder and imagination.
Overall, I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
April 11, 2016
What a great read! I am a long distance reader usually, “Game of Thrones”, “The Walking Dead”, “Unsung Heroes: The First Paragon” kind of reads, but Turner Street was the fresh dessert of a read that you always hope for in a book. I was truly expecting to read the usual hum drum load of short stories that one would be accustomed to, yet Turner Street is so much more than a simple collection of short stories. Each chapter is skillfully told and interwoven into an overall outstanding story to tell without being weighed down by an overflow of world building. I thoroughly enjoyed the brevity of each chapter, since the author wastes little time just getting to the point of the current chapter without losing sight of the overall story.
I would actually peg this story in terms of Dark Fantasy than I would Time Travel though. The cuteness and innocent undertone of the weaponry, all be it, very lethal to the supernatural evils of this universe, used in R.S. Veira work is very intriguing. The wooden toy sword covered in apple sauce with melted sugar, and marbles are so common among children, the imagery was so easy to see and believe. I absolutely loved the creativity and imagination it brings to combating the evils within Turner Street.
I rated this 4/5 stars because I had a wonderful time diving into this world and never stopped turning the pages. The only reason I didn’t cough up that last star is because there were more than once instance that things seemed too repetitive, hurried and left wanting more in sort of a negative way, such as being introduced to new content that wasn’t really explored at all, such as the Teddy Bear that was also a very seasoned Agent in the battle against the hidden evils that live among the residents of Veira’s world. Beyond awesome supporting character that, in my opinion, not developed enough to feel rewarded through his individual story by the end of the book.
I highly recommend this book to anyone. It doesn’t matter what genre you’re into. This book and author have the makings of a very successful storytelling career. I want more and will be on the lookout for more books from R.S. Veira, especially more from Turner Street.
December 19, 2016
Awesome engaging
This book makes you feel better about your snuggle partner when you were going. Maybe they were more then you thought. Also makes you believe that young children can see the world we do not of the evil monsters that lurk as normal people and hide . I loved this book and had to finish it. I am ready for the rest of the story.
This book makes you feel better about your snuggle partner when you were going. Maybe they were more then you thought. Also makes you believe that young children can see the world we do not of the evil monsters that lurk as normal people and hide . I loved this book and had to finish it. I am ready for the rest of the story.
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